† rudge-wash(ed) see quots. and ridge n.1 1593Act 35 Eliz. c. 10 A Rudge Wash Kersie, that is to say, being made of Fleece Wooll washed only on the Sheeps back.[1607Cowell Interpreter, Rudge-washed Kersey i. made of fleece-wool washed onely on the sheepes backe. Hence in later Dicts.]